Exam 3: ATI-TEAS-Reading

I stood there with my mouth open because I was at a loss to understand what happened.  Which of the following defines the phrase " at a loss" as used in the sentence above?

In the days when the Church dominated everyday life, troubadours became well-known secular entertainers who could move beyond religious themes and explore love and politics. They were most popular between 1100 and 1350 A.D. Troubadours often entertained kings and queens at court and frequently enjoyed many of the pleasures and privileges enjoyed by the wealthiest members of society, which was at the time a very much a male-dominated world. But interestingly, entertaining as a trobairitz, or female troubadour, gave some women the opportunity to enjoy a prominent career in what began as a "males-only" field. Although their work is less prolific than that of male troubadours, surviving manuscripts clearly show that women were highly capable poets and musicians. Female poetry pertaining to love tended to offer a less idealized and more accurate conception than the poetry of their male counterparts. In addition, it showed a more conversational and less flourished style of writing. In this way, it intended to more closely depict a more grounded vision of relationships. Which of the following best describes a key argument made in the passage?

I got a good tan during my vacation because the weather was so fair.  Which of the following definitions is correct for "fair" as used in the sentence above?

Use the nutrition fact label below to answer the question. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 2.5 oz. (70 mg.) Servings per container: 2 Amount per serving Calories                        250   Calories from fat           2 __________________________________                                % Daily Value* Total Fat 3g                      5%      Saturated fat 1.5g      8%      Trans Fat 0g                  Cholesterol 10mg            3% Sodium 550mg                23% Total Carb 46g                 15%      Dietary Fiber 3g         12%      Sugars 7g Protein 9g __________________________________ Vitamin A                           2% Vitamin C                          30% Calcium                             10% Iron                                    10% * Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.  Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.                              Calories:           2,000        2,500 Total Fat                 Less than          65g             80g Sat Fat                   Less than          20g             25g Cholesterol             Less than         300mg        300mg Sodium                   Less than         2,400mg     2,400mg Total Carb                                        300g           375g Dietary Fiber                                    25g             30g The nutrition information on the food label refers to which of the following?

Mandy runs a cozy, small hotel where comfort is the order of the day. Which of the following dictionary definitions corresponds with "order" as used in the sentence above?

Most of us get a dirty look every so often, and we usually don't think much of it. But in many places around the world, "the evil eye" is taken very seriously and requires special action to avoid harm-or even death. Simply put, the evil eye is a look given by someone that is said to convey the power of a magical curse and cause some type of misfortune for another person. According to tradition, babies and children are most susceptible to harm from the evil eye. In many countries, including Greece, Romania, and India, praising a child publicly can invite the attention of the evil eye. In order to ward off the evil eye, parents of thoughtlessly praised children may ask the person who gave the compliment to spit in the child's face! In this way, the child's status is reduced, thus eliminating the need to give the child the evil eye. The best way to deal with the evil eye is to avoid it altogether. Since that's not always possible, lucky charms and amulets-often blue to symbolize heaven or godliness-can be worn. Whatever the truth regarding the evil eye, these charms should be worn at all times. After all, they're beautiful and can act as a great conversation starter! Which of the following is a statement of the author's opinion and does not represent factual information?

Which of the following statements represents an opinion? 

The Latin word collum roughly translates as "the head and neck". Italics are used in the sentence above because the italicized words are:

P R S T A M K W U C Using the letter string above, delete every second letter. Replace the "U"  with the letter "E" and add the letter "S" to the beginning of the string. Which of the following words can be made with the remaining letters?

Tom played the chess game well, despite a few slips at the beginning. Which of the following definitions is correct for "slip" as used in the sentence above?

Which could help a student understand the different geographical aspects of a country?

Use the map below to answer the question. Where can a traveler find a hotel room for the night?  

Tidal Power The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun, as well as Earth's rotation, create the tides-the rise and fall in sea levels. In some places, tidal action can cause water levels-especially those near the shore-to vary up to forty feet. Today, the awesome power of the tides is used to generate electricity. The two main types of tidal power systems are tidal barrages and tidal turbines. Tidal barrages use a structure similar to a dam. The structure, called a barrage, is located across an inlet of an ocean bay or lagoon. Massive gates attached to the barrage open and close to control water levels and flow rates. They allow the tidal basin to fill with water on the incoming flood current. This water is then emptied through an electric turbine system on the outgoing current. As water races through the turbine system, electricity is generated. Tidal turbines look and operate quite similar to wind turbines. But because water is about 800 times denser than air, tidal turbines must be much sturdier and heavier. These power generation units are permanently attached to the sea floor in areas with a strong tidal flow. They operate as the ocean's current spins past massive blades. The blades are attached to turbines that produce electricity. Systems in Scotland and South Korea have tidal turbines that are capable of producing up to 1.5 megawatts of electricity-enough electricity to power roughly 1,500 homes. But tidal power is not without some drawbacks. Scientists think that the electromagnetic waves generated by the tidal turbines could disrupt ocean life. In particular, scientists are worried that they might affect the migration patterns of aquatic animals. But already, a workaround has been suggested-the turbines are simply turned off when certain migrating sea mammals approach them. Another drawback of tidal power is the high cost of construction. They are, for example, much more expensive to install than wind or solar power facilities. Still, tidal power facilities are durable, lasting as much as four times as long as wind or solar power plants. Tidal power emits zero greenhouse gases, so it is an extremely clean power source. It takes up relatively little space, too, when compared to other green energy projects. For example, the Sihwa Lake Tidal Power Station in South Korea was easily added to an existing 12.5 kilometer-long seawall. Windfarms and even solar farms, on the other hand, can take up vast tracts of land, sometimes amounting to hundreds of square kilometers. Another benefit of tidal power is that the power it generates is extremely predictable. Obviously, the gravitational pull of the sun and moon are not going to cease any time soon. The benefits of tidal power seem to outweigh its drawbacks. Clearly, it's time to produce more of these electricity-generating facilities wherever possible. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the passage?

Do you believe in the paranormal? If so, you might not be surprised to hear of alien abductions, brushes with ghosts, or even imps and ghouls invading one's bedroom at night. It's certainly entertaining to believe in such otherworldly events. But the phenomenon of sleep paralysis might just provide a more viable explanation to these occurrences than traditional paranormal explanations. REM sleep is a deep cycle of sleep in which we have our most vivid dreams. At this stage, we are paralyzed. This might simply be a sort of safety device to stop us from acting out our dreams so that we don't, for example, attempt to fly. But during sleep paralysis, features of REM sleep continue even after we wake up. At this stage, we are paralyzed. As much as 8% of the population experiences this phenomenon, perhaps explaining many events that might otherwise be attributed to paranormal activity. What is the author's purpose for the text?

A friend calls and tells you, "Before I pick you up to go to the mall, I have to finish some housework, and then change my clothes. So I'll see you when I'm done with that." When should you expect your friend to pick you up?